Naples & Sicily. Ferdinand II lead Award Medal ND (c. 1855) UNC Details (Edge Damage) NGC, D'Auria-243 (for obverse; R5). 47mm. By Luigi Arnaud. A peculiar uniface issue struck in lead, likely for purposes as more of a test or trial than to have actually been presented. Bearing an obverse design used for the prize medal at the May Exhibition of Fine Arts in 1855. Ex. Nomisma E-Auction 13 (December 2019, Lot 951) From the Meduno Collection of Italian Provas

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